Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)

October 22, 2023

Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More

How Many Miles Are On Your Car?

October 4, 2022

Nowadays, Ocala motorists are paying more at Gainesville gas pumps. For some families in the greater Gainesville area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. Thats got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Florida motorists are putting off buying ... More

Deciphering the Tuffy Ocala Menu Board

September 12, 2022

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Ocala, Florida, service centers like Tuffy Ocala have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, st... More

Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Ocala

August 4, 2022

Most people in the Ocala area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some ... More

Recommended Ocala Service Intervals

August 1, 2022

Everyone in Ocala, Florida, knows we are advised to go to our Ocala dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Ocala residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what wa... More

For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Ocala)

February 23, 2020

Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More

Tuffy Ocala Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services

August 18, 2019

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Florida. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Ocala residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the sa... More

Give me a Brake (Light)!

November 4, 2018

If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More

Is Your Ocala Driving Severe?

May 13, 2018

People near Ocala, Florida, often ask Tuffy Ocala how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Ocala, Florida, service advisor at Tuffy Ocala look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find is often a s... More

Easy Miles ? Do Ocala Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?

October 3, 2017

Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More